In a nutshell

• Ubisoft has released a free PC demo for Anno 117: Pax Romana, available now on Ubisoft Store, Steam, and Epic Games Store until September 16, 2025.
• Players can explore Latium and Albion provinces, featuring ray tracing, crowd simulation, and dynamic terrain powered by the Empire Engine.
• The full game launches November 13, 2025, on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Amazon Luna.

Ubisoft has officially launched the free PC demo for Anno 117: Pax Romana, now available on the Ubisoft Store, Steam, and Epic Games Store. The demo runs until September 16, 2025.

Fresh off its award-winning debut at Gamescom, where it earned accolades for Best PC Game and Best Booth, it is shaping up to be the franchise’s most ambitious entry yet. Powered by the Empire Engine from Ubisoft Mainz, the game promises a visually stunning and deeply immersive simulation set in the heart of the Roman Empire.

What’s in the Anno 117 Demo?

Players can explore two provinces: Latium and Albion, each offering unique terrain, challenges, and cultural flavor. The demo showcases several cutting-edge features:

• GPU-driven terrain and vegetation: Watch your lands come alive with dynamic grass movement and realistic terrain deformation.
• Ray tracing and atmospheric effects: Experience breathtaking lighting, fog, and weather transitions across your empire.
• Crowd simulation and day-night cycle: Manage bustling cities that evolve with time, from sunrise markets to moonlit coliseum spectacles.

Anno 117 PC Specs

The PC specs for Anno 117 have also been released.

Anno 117: Pax Romana officially launches on November 13, 2025, on PS5, Xbox Series, Amazon Luna, and PC.